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Humble Robotics raised $24 million to develop a cabless electric autonomous truck. New DMV rules now allow testing of such vehicles on public roads after a prior ban.
CnbcAurora will launch second-generation hardware in the coming weeks and begin running trucks without an observer in the cab. The move follows one year of driverless operations on U.S. public roads.
japantimes.co.jpTransport companies including Yamato are discussing domestic fuel surcharges for corporate deliveries after fuel prices rose following the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
themarketherald.com.auOwner-driver Frank Black returned to work after parking his truck for more than two weeks when fuel costs exceeded revenue. Diesel rose from about $1.80 to a peak of $3.20 a litre in April.
Trucking companies face higher commercial insurance premiums linked to increased litigation, according to industry groups. These costs may affect freight rates and consumer prices for goods.